If you have a half-billion dollars to burn, Karen Davidson probably would like to talk with you.

Davidson, the Pistons' owner for nearly a year, confirmed Wednesday evening that she was pursuing the possibility of selling the franchise.

Her disclosure came two days after a person close to the situation told the Free Press that the Pistons were not for sale but could be soon. That position was reiterated Tuesday and Wednesday.

"I'm pleased, as noted by Oscar Feldman, that the limited partners concur in my decision into inquiring about selling the team," Davidson said in a brief statement released through Marx Layne & Company.

Feldman, a former minority owner, had told Crain's Detroit Business on Tuesday that she was making an attempt to sell the team.

Davidson assumed control of the franchise after the March 13 death of her husband, Bill. He purchased it for $8 million in 1974. Forbes places its value at $479 million, fourth-highest in the NBA.

Tom Wilson, president of the Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment, and Joe Dumars, president of basketball operations for the Pistons, declined comment at Wednesday's game with Boston. The NBA did not return messages.

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